đ Streaming security check: See what devices are logged into your account. If you see one you know isnât yours, reset your password pronto. Itâs easiest to do this from a computer. For Hulu, go to Your Account > Watch Hulu on Your Devices > Manage Devices for a list. Steps here for Netflix and Disney+.
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True story: Last year, a friendâs toddler ordered 20 pounds of dog food and a karaoke machine using only their smart speaker. Mom had no idea till the Amazon boxes arrived. Voice commands and toddlers? Not a great combo.
Let’s say you’re browsing the web with a VPN. You’re protecting privacy, so you’re confident hackers and advertisers can’t track you. Then you try to go to a site, and it just won’t load.
This can throw a wrench into productivity when working. Or it can ruin your mood when trying to have fun online.
Your inner child just fist-pumped: A new Kickstarter lets you scan any object with its forthcoming Brick My World app, and its AI-powered tech will show you what to buy on the Lego marketplace. Donât waste your money; Brickplicator does the same thing if you upload a 3D model. While Brickplicator isnât as snazzy as the Brick My World appâs Kickstarter promises, you can use it now.
If you browse the internet regularly, you can’t get around the fact that you need antivirus software. Viruses can pop up in unexpected places, and you want your device to be able to fight one off if it appears.
Dangerous malware making the rounds is what makes having antivirus software protecting you so critical. But what’s the best antivirus software for a Mac or Windows computer? Keep reading to see the best options.
Internet cookies have been around for the last 30 years. Blame them on a programmer at Netscape who figured out a way for websites to ârememberâ users. Today, there are a few different types of cookies.
A first-party cookie is stored in your browser when you visit a website. It keeps things like your account or login info and shopping cart so you donât have to fill them in each time. We like those kinds of cookies.
Rolling out on Android phones now: Googleâs Gemini AI will work in more apps, write captions for social posts and photos, combine emojis (Apple did it first), and share QR codes. Pixel phones get exclusives like having Gemini save your info and updates to Pixel Screenshots ⌠which Apple already has. You can also circle something on your Pixel to search for it. Itâs pretty sweet.
đť âAn unspecified error has occurredâ: That Windows message drives me nuts. Over the last few months, Windows 10 has grown in popularity, while Windows 11 has dropped in market share ⌠despite Windows 10âs planned sunset on Oct. 25, 2025. Windows 10âs market share currently stands at 61.8%, compared to just 34.9% for Windows 11. No wonder folks are waiting to upgrade; about 240 million active PCs might not meet the new hardware requirements for Windows 11. Need a new system? Check out my three sweet laptop picks here!
𼴠AI am scared: TheySeeYourPhotos.com shows just how much Googleâs AI learns from your pictures. Upload a photo, and it generates a detailed analysis, right down to objects, emotions and even your social class. Itâs super interesting, but who knows where your photo will end up if you try the site?
People always call the show and ask, “How do I make money with online surveys?” I tell them two things: First, you’ll probably earn gift cards instead of actual cash, and second, those gift cards could be worth $50 with the right sites.
He who must not be named: Random names like âBrian Hoodâ and âJonathan Turleyâ make ChatGPT glitch out. Try it: Youâll get a message saying, “I’m unable to produce a response.” OpenAI isnât saying anything, but the names are connected to defamation lawsuits.
